F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-19 Farmer
The F-4 Phantom II and the MiG-19 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,390 km for the MiG-19 Farmer. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-19 Farmer. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 3.2x the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg. The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 2,172 for the MiG-19 Farmer. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $2M for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-19 Farmer first flew 5 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1953 vs 1958).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell |
| First flight | 27 May 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 5195 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Soviet fighter jet, operational during the Cold War, notably used in various conflicts like the Vietnam and Indo-Pakistan Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 18 September 1953 |
| Year introduced | 1955 |
| Number produced | 2172 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 680 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,093 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 25.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1455 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,390 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,832 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,447 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,600 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,455 km/h, a difference of 915 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 1,390 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-19 Farmer at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 7 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 2,172 units of the MiG-19 Farmer.